Abstract

This article presents a case study on the efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as an adjunctive treatment for thermal burns. Thermal burns, injuries to the skin and underlying tissues from heat sources, are typically managed with immediate cooling, pain control, wound care, and infection prevention; severe cases may require surgical intervention like skin grafting. While various local wound therapies exist, the role of LLLT in tissue healing has shown mixed results in clinical studies.

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